When placed side by side, the iPad Air 13" (M3) and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPad Air 13" (M3) stands at 280.6 mm while the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) measures 248.1 mm. The iPad Air 13" (M3) is 32.5 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPad Air 13" (M3) is 214.9 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 355.7 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 140.8 mm wider. For thickness, the iPad Air 13" (M3) comes in at 6.1 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 9.4 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is heavier at 2127 grams versus 460 grams for the iPad Air 13" (M3). That is a 1667-gram difference (362.4%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPad Air 13" (M3) | MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 214.9 mm | 355.7 mm | -140.8 mm |
| Height | 280.6 mm | 248.1 mm | +32.5 mm |
| Depth | 6.1 mm | 15.5 mm | -9.4 mm |
| Weight | 460 g | 2.13 kg | -1667.0 mm |